A course drop occurs during the first 12 calendar days of the course. It does not appear on your transcript, nor does it affect your GPA—but it may have financial implications.

Withdrawing from a course happens after the first 12 calendar days of a course and before the withdrawal deadline. A “W” grade appears on your transcript. It does not affect your GPA, but calculates into the number of attempted credits. A course withdrawal will have financial implications, so it’s important you understand the Tuition & Fee Refund policy.